Aulosepalum pyramidale

Also known as: The Cone Aulosepalum or Schiedeella cobanensis Schiedeella pyramidalis Deiregyne pyramidalis Spiranthes cobanensis Kionophyton pyramidalis Spiranthes pyramidalis Gyrostachys pyramidalis Gracielanthus pyramidalis in the subfamily: Spiranthoideae

Native to: Belize Honduras Mexico

General Information

The Cone Aulosepalum is a cool to warm growing orchid belonging to the sub family Spiranthoideae native to Belize, Honduras and Mexico. The name refers to the shape of the raceme.

Plant Description

Each new growth has numerous erect elliptic, lance shaped leaves

Climate

Grows at high elevations.

Fertiliser

These plants do well with slow release fertiliser at the rate of 2-3 pellets per cup (250ml) of media. Additional fertiliser during the growth period may be beneficial, but not necessary.